86.7
Velocity (max)
8/30/21
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
OF
Luke
Fordyce
Des Moines Area CC
Waterloo West (HS) • IA
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr
Waterloo West (HS) • IA
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.9 - 86.7
Velo Range
8/30/21
2059
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/21
Changeup
75.4 - 79.3
Velo Range
8/30/21
1784
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/21
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
3/08/20
2439
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/21
Slider
69.8 - 73
Velo Range
8/30/21
2359
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/21
90
Exit Velocity (max)
3/08/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.95
60
3/08/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
3/08/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.9
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2059
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2439
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1784
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2359
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
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Aug 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
83.9 - 86.7
Velo Range
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,291
Spin Rate (max)
2,059
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.7
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 67.3
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,613
Spin Rate (max)
2,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
73.2
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,439
Spin Rate (max)
2,359
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.9
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 79.3
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,784
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Aug 30, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR IA- Top Outfield Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 19, 2020
- PBR IA- Top Exit Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 17, 2020
- PBR IA Scout Blog- Woodbat Exposure Tournament - Oct 6, 2020
- PBR IA Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Luke Fordyce, OF/RHP, Waterloo West - Jun 5, 2020
- PBR Iowa High School Team Preview: Waterloo West - May 21, 2020
- PBR IA Preseason All-State: Pitcher Evaluations - Apr 2, 2020
- PBR IA Preseason All-State: Outfielder Evaluations - Mar 31, 2020
- PBR IA Fall Review: Top Prospects - Nov 15, 2019
- PBR IA Fall Review- Pitcher Evaluations - Nov 14, 2019
- PBR IA Fall Review- Outfielder Evaluations - Nov 12, 2019
- PBR IA Fall Review- Instant Analysis - Oct 28, 2019
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Played CF and threw in relief for the Cedar Valley Crush. Has a flat, line-drive swing plane with some strength in his barrel. Showed spray contact to his mid/pull side. On the mound, works downhill from a deceptive, high-¾ arm action. Fastball sat 75-80 mph with down action and threw an 11/5 curveball at 65-68 mph with average depth.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with toe tap to square, flat plane, some stiffness in legs, wiry strength, spray contact to pull side of field.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph.
Defense: Works through ball, fields out front, longer arm action, solid/avg. Use of lower half on throws.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rocker step, collapses over rubber, lands hard across body, cuts off lower half, spins off to first base side.
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot, hard angle to hitter, lower half effects extension and finish.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Straight with solid control of zone.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 with avg. depth.
CH: 69-72 mph. Straight with avg. feel for zone.
6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.37 runner. Wide stance with long stride, stiffer hands in swing, arm bar in load creating length to contact, present wiry strength, flashes hard contact to mid/pull side of field, 88 mph exit velocity. Athletic in field, works through ball, shows actions and is comfortable fielding the ball, throws have carry and accuracy to target, 84 mph arm strength from outfield. On mound; longer leg swing into athletic balance point, long clean arm action, shorter stride and lands across body cutting off lower half. Fastball was 80-82 mph, touching 84 mph, with varying action to plate. 12/6 curveball has solid depth and is thrown for strikes. Avg. action on changeup with flashes of fade and sink.